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iOS is the mobile operating system that runs on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, and other mobile hardware from Apple. Though it may look differently and run on different hardware, iOS is based upon a highly modified variation of Mac OS, the desktop operating system software that runs on Macs.

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7 New iOS 27 Features You’ll Want to Try Out

Sep 16, 2026 - 3 Comments

iOS 27 is here for iPhone and iPad, and while most of the efforts of the OS 27 releases were put towards performance enhancements and improving the core operating system itself, there are also some new and interesting features introduced with iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 too. From the new Siri AI, to further customizing … Read More

iOS 26.7 Update Released for iPhone & iPad with Security Fixes

Sep 15, 2026 - 1 Comment

Apple has released iOS 26.7 for iPhone and iPadOS 26.7 for iPad as security focused software updates for users who are not yet ready to jump onto iOS 27 or iPadOS 27. Over 100 security fixes are included in the iOS 26.7 update, but no new features or other changes are along for the ride. … Read More

iOS 27 Released for iPhone & iPad, Here’s How to Install the Update

Sep 14, 2026 - Leave a Comment

iOS 27 is now available for iPhone, along with iPadOS 27 for iPad. This is the final version of iOS 27, after a several months long beta development and testing process. All eligible iPhone models and iPad devices can download and install the iOS 27 or ipadOS 27 upgrade, respectively, at their leisure. iOS 27 … Read More

How to Prepare for iOS 27 on iPhone & iPadOS 27 on iPad

Sep 10, 2026 - 1 Comment

iOS 27 for iPhone and iPadOS 27 for iPad will be released on Monday, September 14. That’s pretty soon, and while you don’t have to update right away on the release day, you still might be interested in preparing your devices for installing the next major system software update for iOS and iPadOS. Since iOS … Read More

iOS 26.6.2 & iPadOS 26.6.2 Updates Available with Fix for Cellular Updating

Sep 8, 2026 - 1 Comment

Apple has released iOS 26.6.2 for iPhone and iPadOS 26.6.2 for iPad. The software updates provide a fix to address an issue with updating software updates over a cellular connection. There are no concurrent software updates available for other devices or Apple hardware.

How to Stop Screening Unknown Senders in Messages on iPhone

Sep 3, 2026 - Leave a Comment

The Unknown Senders Messages screening feature of iPhone can be really useful if you find yourself getting bombarded with frequent unwanted messages from unknown contacts, but it can also be a hindrance and cause you to miss some messages you may want to receive. If you find yourself missing messages due to the message screening … Read More

7 iPhone Tips I Use Every Day

Aug 25, 2026 - 6 Comments

The iPhone is loaded with so many features that it’s easy to overlook some of the most useful tricks we all use everyday. With that in mind, I’m going to cover seven of the iPhone tips that I use every day, which I find genuinely useful. This is a collection of iPhone tips that are … Read More

iOS 26.6.1 & iPadOS 26.6.1 Security Updates Released for iPhone & iPad

Aug 17, 2026 - 1 Comment

iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1 have been released as security updates for iPhone and iPad, respectively. Additionally, there’s also iOS 18.7.10 and iPadOS 18.7.10 available with security patches. These updates include over 30 important security fixes and are therefore recommended for all users to install on their devices. Separately, Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.6.2 … Read More

Use Safari “Hide Distracting Items” to Remove Webpage Clutter on Mac, iPhone, iPad

Aug 14, 2026 - 2 Comments

Just about everyone can recognize that the modern web browsing experience has degraded to the point where it feels like you’re playing the classic “kill the pop-ups” game, with seemingly every website cluttering itself with large cookie notices, privacy notices, auto-playing videos, annoying “Sign in with Google/Facebook” pop-ups, pop-ups to “prove you’re a human” with … Read More

You Can Download iOS 27 Beta 5 Update for iPhone & iPad Now

Aug 10, 2026 - Leave a Comment

Apple has released iOS 27 beta 5 for iPhone, along with iPadOS 27 beta 5 for iPad. If you’re currently running the developer beta you will find the latest update available right away, and typically public beta testers find the same build version available soon after as well. The emphasis of iOS 27 and iPadOS … Read More

Let Your iPhone Wait on Hold for You with Hold Assist

Aug 5, 2026 - 2 Comments

It seems like every time you call any major business, institution, facility, government, or corporate office nowadays, you get placed on hold, often for what seems like an eternity. Nobody likes waiting on hold with the annoying and repetitive hold music, but fortunately the iPhone has a wonderful solution to being stuck on hold, called … Read More

How to Downgrade from iOS 27 Beta to iOS 26

Jul 29, 2026 - Leave a Comment

The iOS 27 beta has overall been a very positive experience for many beta testers, but if you have installed iOS 26 beta onto your iPhone or iPad and decided that it’s no longer for you, perhaps due to some incompatibility, critical bug, or other issue, then you can downgrade your iPhone from iOS 27 … Read More

iOS 26.6 Update Released for iPhone & iPad

Jul 27, 2026 - 3 Comments

Apple has released iOS 26.6 for iPhone, along with iPadOS 26.6 for iPad. The software updates are focused mostly on security enhancements for the devices, and there is also some included preparations for the upcoming larger iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 releases coming later in the year. Separately, Apple has also released MacOS Tahoe 26.6 … Read More

How to Disable DoorDash Promo Notifications on iPhone

Jul 23, 2026 - Leave a Comment

Tired of getting bombarded with frequent DoorDash advertising, promotional, and marketing notifications on iPhone? You’re not alone. If it feels like your notifications are getting spammed by DoorDash, this is a broad nuisance to many, and fortunately with some hidden settings adjustments, you can completely stop the DoorDash marketing rubbish that gets pushed to your … Read More

iOS 27 Beta 4 Update Available to Download for iPhone & iPad

Jul 20, 2026 - Leave a Comment

iOS 27 beta 4 for iPhone, and iPadOS 27 beta 4 for iPad, have been released for users engaged in the OS 27 developer beta system software testing programs. A concurrent public beta testing program is also now ongoing, though those betas are typically delayed a day or few behind dev betas, but otherwise match … Read More

How to Install iOS 27 Public Beta on iPhone

Jul 15, 2026 - 2 Comments

Now that the public beta for iOS 27 is available, even more iPhone and iPad users are going to be interested in experiencing the new operating systems while they’re under active development. And there’s good reason for this, iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 are both shaping up to be notable improvements to the operating systems, … Read More

iOS 27 Beta 3 Available to Download

Jul 6, 2026 - 1 Comment

Apple has released iOS 27 beta 3 for iPhone users who are participating in the beta testing program. iPadOS 27 beta 3 is also available for iPad based beta testers. iOS 27 and iPadOS have an emphasis on performance, with improvements to general system performance, a slider for adjusting Liquid Glass intensity to the appearance, … Read More

iOS 26.5.2 Update Released for iPhone & iPad with Security Patches

Jun 29, 2026 - 2 Comments

iOS 26.5.2 has been released as a software update for iPhone, while iPadOS 26.5.2 update is available for iPad users. The updates include security patches making them important to install, and do not include any new features or changes otherwise. Additionally, Apple has released security updates for other devices as MacOS Tahoe 26.5.2 for Mac, … Read More

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